Top court apologizes to ex-leprosy patients over segregation

Yukihiko Imasaki (R), secretary general of the Supreme Court, offers an apology on April 25, 2016, in Tokyo to former leprosy patients over the past practice of trying them outside of standard courtrooms due to unfounded fears of infection. At a press conference, Imasaki acknowledged that the procedure taken was unlawful. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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